2012 Fantasy Football Thread

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Originally Posted by Gibbs Hog Heaven

I'd go with Benson personally. He should emerge as the main back in GB, and could have a pretty decent year.

Hail.

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Thanks for the advice. I was just scared of benson cause hes facing san fran.

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Originally Posted by bushwack

IMO Rodgers isn't worth starting at all, especially since he's Turner's back up, and on a team that will use Jones, White, & Gonzalez in the passing game way more than the running game. It's not like Rodgers is even getting goal line carries, unlike Benson who should get goal line carries in a dynamic offense.

Also, I would be starting Richardson, even if he only gets 15 touches over Rodgers.

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True thanks. I read that Quizz will get a lot of touches this season, and I kinda liked the fact that he's returning kicks as well. But I suppose I should always just start my best players no matter what

Jermaine Gresham or Greg Olsen? non PPR...

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Originally Posted by RVAbrendan

Jermaine Gresham or Greg Olsen? non PPR...

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Olsen.

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Originally Posted by akorn22

Thanks for the advice. I was just scared of benson cause hes facing san fran

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I'd rethink this. Not to dump on GHH's advice, but Benson is going to run into a brick wall in all likelihood. 49er's LB's are insanely good. I have Benson too, but am sitting him for exactly that reason.

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Originally Posted by Gibbs Hog Heaven

'K, first off, I'm a complete fantasy virgin. (LEAVE IT wiseass' out there!).

Somehow, someway, I've managed to avoid FF all this time. And wouldn't you know it, just like waiting for buses, after all that wait, I'm now in two leagues this year. Both Yahoo PPR. One an ES league. One a league run by one of our members.

So my teams going into Week One for y'all to dissect and critique the newbie:

ES PPR League.

QB. Matt Schaub. Houston.
WR. Calvin Johnson. Detroit.
WR. Reggie Wayne. Indianapolis.
RB. Ray Rice. Baltimore.
RB. Darren Sproles. New Orleans.
TE. Jason Witten. Dallas. (That gamble back-fired already darn it!).
Flex: WR/RB. Kendall Wright. Tennessee.
K. Matt Bryant. Atlanta.
D. Baltimore Ravens.

Bench guys.
QB. Matt Ryan. Atlanta.
WR. Nate Washington. Tennessee.
RB. Evan Royster. Washington.
TE. Brent Celek. Philadelphia.
K. Adam Vinatieri. Indianapolis.
D. New York Giants.

The flex guy is subject to change for Sunday.

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You need to switch Schaub and Ryan. Not only is Ryan significantly better—he's easily the most likely candidate to be 2012's Matt Stafford, while Schaub isn't even a starting quarterback in most 12-team leagues—but Houston's going to curb stomp the Dolphins and the entire second half of that game is gonna be the Foster & Tate Show. The Chiefs will probably stay in it and make Atlanta keep throwing the ball.

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Originally Posted by akorn22

I have a question. I need help. What are your guys' thoughts about me starting jaquizz rodgers in week one in my RB2 spot. Matt forte is my RB1. My other RB's are trent richardson (i'm not starting him week 1 regardless) and Cedric Benson.

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Personally I'd play Richardson. All reports say his knee is healthy, he took contact in his practice reps on Thursday, and the Browns say he's starting. But if you're committed to playing it safe, I'd much rather start Benson than Rodgers. Nobody knows how much Atlanta plans to use Rodgers, and you can't roll with statements from coaches with that sort of thing. He might get as many touches as Turner, and he might barely see more action than he did in a typical game last year. Benson's the unquestioned starter in Green Bay, and while they're still gonna pass a lot more than they're gonna throw, he's gonna get his carries and he's gonna be the man when they run near the goal line.

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Originally Posted by RVAbrendan

Jermaine Gresham or Greg Olsen? non PPR...

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Olsen. Gresham's playing Baltimore this week, Olsen's playing Tampa.

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Originally Posted by Chump Bailey

I'd rethink this. Not to dump on GHH's advice, but Benson is going to run into a brick wall in all likelihood. 49er's LB's are insanely good. I have Benson too, but am sitting him for exactly that reason.

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With most offenses, I'd agree. Starting a running back against San Fran's defense is a nightmare. But with Green Bay, Benson's never going to see eight in the box, and, hell, he won't even see seven all the time. The Niners' defense make it a close call, but I'd still roll with Benson.

D. Williams vs Tampa or Turner at KC? PPR

Need a flex in non-ppr.

Garcon vs. Eric Decker vs. Donald Brown

Dilemna;

Arian Foster is listed as questionable right now with some sort of ailment. If he doesn't start, I'm putting Ben Tate in.

But even if Foster does play, would Ben Tate be a better play than Willis McGahee?

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Originally Posted by Hubbs

YWith most offenses, I'd agree. Starting a running back against San Fran's defense is a nightmare. But with Green Bay, Benson's never going to see eight in the box, and, hell, he won't even see seven all the time. The Niners' defense make it a close call, but I'd still roll with Benson.

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Good point and that is the sole reason why I traded for Benson (benefiting from Rodgers passing attack)
I'm going with Hillis instead but Benson looks primed for a big year...

I got Foster too, if he doesn't play I'll have to either play Michael Turner or add another WR to my flex spot (Pierre Garcon or Desean Jackson)

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Originally Posted by Hubbs

You need to switch Schaub and Ryan. Not only is Ryan significantly better—he's easily the most likely candidate to be 2012's Matt Stafford, while Schaub isn't even a starting quarterback in most 12-team leagues—but Houston's going to curb stomp the Dolphins and the entire second half of that game is gonna be the Foster & Tate Show. The Chiefs will probably stay in it and make Atlanta keep throwing the ball.

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Hubbs man. I've had him in, had him out, had him in then had him out again as I deliberate what the best match-up is tomorrow. :(

Hail.

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Originally Posted by Gibbs Hog Heaven

Hubbs man. I've had him in, had him out, had him in then had him out again as I deliberate what the best match-up is tomorrow. :(

Hail.

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Go with the Ryan vs the Chiefs. Schaub will be handing the ball off a lot once they get up on the Phins. If you're in doubt consult the sit/start rankings at ff toolbox. Lots of good info on that site.

http://www.fftoolbox.com/football/20...?player_pos=QB

Should I bench Reggie Bush in favor of Heyward Bey?

Edit: FWIW, I'm also starting Houston's defense.

Need help with my Flex in two leagues.

Lance Moore, Denarius Moore, or Cedric Benson?

Pierre Garcon, Rashad Jennings, or Jonathan Stewart

Steven Jackson, Pierre Garcon, or Doug Martin as a flex?

Stevan Ridley or Toby Gerhart?

Pick 2: DeAngelo Williams, Doug Martin, Rashad Jennings

Pick 2: Michael Turner, Doug Martin, DeAngelo Williams

Justin Blackmon or Santana Moss?

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Originally Posted by GMUSkinsFan

Need help with my Flex in two leagues.

Lance Moore or Cedric Benson?

Pierre Garcon, Rashad Jennings, or Jonathan Stewart

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Lance Moore in the first one.

For the second one, if its a PPR, go with Pierre Garcon. If not, I would say go with Jennings